For the copy cataloging base price, we find a matching record, ensure that all existing access points are relevant, edit all non-filing indicators and any fill characters as necessary, correct any typographical errors, and ensure that the fixed field values correctly reflect the information in the body of the record. Authority work, adding or correcting ISBD punctuation, adding transliteration or vernacular, adding missing call numbers, adding missing subject headings, adding local fields/notes, adding missing added entries, and any steps not listed above are additional fees not included in the copy cataloging base price.

When upgrading a copy record to full level, there is no additional charge for authority work, adding or correcting ISBD punctuation, adding transliteration or vernacular, adding call numbers, adding subject headings, or adding any missing added entries; those actions are included in the price of upgrading to full level. In other words, when a copy record needs to be upgraded to full level, no matter the extent of work necessary, the charge would always simply be the upgrading charge listed below.

Original cataloging will be based upon OCLC’s Bibliographic Formats and Standards and RDA. Original records will be full level (I-level minimum standards).

We ask that all customers interested in retrospective conversion projects inquire about pricing.

Original cataloging - Books

(Level 1 languages

[includes English]) $18.00

Original cataloging - Books

(Level 2 languages) $22.00

Original cataloging - Books

(Level 3 languages) $31.00

Original cataloging - Non-book formats

(Level 1 languages

[includes English])​ $21.00

Original cataloging - Non-book formats

(Level 2 languages) $25.00

Original cataloging - Non-book formats

(Level 3 languages) $35.00

The original cataloging prices above are for full-level records. Prices may be higher or lower depending upon the formats involved, level of local editing required, type of titles, number of titles, and other project considerations. For instance, prices would be lower than above for projects involving mostly popular works that are more typical of a public library collection.